The India–United Arab Emirates (UAE) relationship entered a decisive new phase in January 2026 with the signing of multiple strategic agreements during the high-level engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed…
India is now the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market by passenger volume, and one of the fastest growing globally. Rising incomes, improved airport infrastructure, aggressive airline expansion, and a culturally embedded preference for mobility have…
India’s ambition to emerge as a global trade powerhouse is increasingly being shaped not only by national policies but by the preparedness and competitiveness of its states and districts. Recognising this shift, the Export Preparedness…
In a significant regulatory update that reverberated across India’s financial sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the Certificates of Registration (CoR) of 35 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) during December 2025. This action, executed…
Nasira Sharma occupies a distinctive place in modern Hindi literature as a writer who consistently confronts uncomfortable truths. Known for her bold themes, sharp socio-political insights, and deep humanism, Nasira Sharma’s literary journey reflects a…
Mridula Garg occupies a distinctive and courageous place in modern Hindi literature. Known for her uncompromising feminist perspective, sharp intellectual honesty, and willingness to challenge entrenched social norms, Garg has consistently expanded the boundaries of…
Alka Saraogi occupies a unique and quietly powerful position in modern Indian literature. Writing primarily in Hindi, she has carved out a literary space that is deeply introspective, socially aware, and rooted in lived realities…
Krishna Sobti occupies a singular and towering position in modern Indian literature. Known for her uncompromising individuality, radical use of language, and fearless engagement with taboo subjects, Sobti reshaped the landscape of Hindi writing over…
Every January, the skies above Ahmedabad transform into a vast canvas of colour, creativity, and celebration. Millions of kites—tiny diamond-shaped patangs, massive artistic installations, and innovative three-dimensional designs—rise into the air, turning the city into…
Abstract India’s historical experience with foreign invasion is often mischaracterized as a sequence of conquests followed by passive submission. Such a view emerges from a narrow focus on dynastic transitions rather than on civilizational processes.…